Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Gloucester, MA

Good Harbor Beach
9 min walk
Long Beach Dairy Maid
10 min walk
Rockport Station
6 min drive
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
48 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping!

A quaint 4 bedroom family cottage sits on the edge of the salt marsh and dunes of Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts - the oldest fishing port in the United States. This rare location offers privacy as well as desirable proximity to Gloucester's most famous beach. Listen to the surf, smell the sea and enjoy the breeze!

You can enjoy a quaint front deck, full length covered porch and spacious back deck. The deck allows for comfortable lounging as well as outdoor dining for 6+ (Pictures to follow, currently being painted.)

An outside shower allows for convenient clean up and a large private back yard for children to play. Loads of gardens and bird watching.

Four bedrooms allow for ample sleeping arrangements for up to 8 quests: (2) twins, (2) full and (1) queen. Please note that the bedrooms with the full beds are connected and one room is accessed via the other.

Gloucester offers minutes drive to world class seafood, ice cream just down the street, golf, state parks for hiking, whale watching, sport fishing, live theater, music, art and so much more!

This cottage's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Good Harbor Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
9 minutes on foot from Good Harbor Beach and a 4-minute drive from Schooner Adventure

Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gloucester cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Laura Howard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

4 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Next to a golf course

Things to do

Golf
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Double-glazed windows
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Unit size: 1,560 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are allowed with prior approval.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number C0479341070

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Good Harbor Beach House Gloucester

Good Harbor House Gloucester

Good Harbor Beach House Cottage

Good Harbor Beach House Gloucester

Good Harbor Beach House Cottage Gloucester

Good Harbor Beach House - walk to beach, close to restaurants and shopping! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

9 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Gloucester

Great time in Gloucester for the ancient mariner hockey tourney. The owners are so easy to work with and the home is beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia O.

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay!

House was exactly as described. Super clean, big enough for the entire group and a beautiful view in the back! Close to everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

9 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cozy and warm

The house was very warm and welcoming. It was in a great location for my son's wedding at Hammond Castle. It was fully stocked with everything you needed. We loved the deck overlooking the marsh.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica B.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

Laura is amazing host! The house was perfect it had everything you could if needed. The house has a cozy feeling to it and made you feel at home.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

25 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Gloucester cottage

We really enjoyed The Howard Cottage! It’s cute as can be and communication with the owner is top notch. It had everything we needed and the town grocery store, Shaws, was just down the road.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Well appointed lovely house. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina G.

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Beautiful view! The deck was an amazing place to soak in some Fall sunshine. The home is so clean and beautifully decorated. Perfect family trip to attend a wedding in Gloucester.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Gloucester escape

The home was lovely. It had great artwork. There was ample sleeping space. Our view off the back and the deck was all beautiful marsh land teaming with birds. We were going to a family wedding and the location was perfect, an eight minute drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny F.

1 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fihing trip

Property was excellent as advertised we enjoyed it very much

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B., Milton, MA USA

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Good vibes at Good Harbor

The house is a delight; immaculate, very comfortable, and extremely well stocked. You can walk to Good Harbor Beach, but there are no sidewalks on Whitham Street, so we dropped the children and beach chairs off at the resident’s entrance.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week at Good Harbor

This was our third stay. The beach house is always extremely clean and bright, thoughtfully decorated and generously stocked with essentials, so close to the beach, and very comfortable for our family. Laura is a wonderful, responsive host who obviously takes pride in her property. She recently renovated the kitchen to make it even more functional.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage - Gloucester

Our family had a wonderful stay. Access to the beach was as advertised. Good Harbor Beach was perfect for us and our two grandchildren. The house has everything you need for a great stay including beach chairs and a wagon to take back and forth to the beach. We are already planning next years trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and beautiful cottage

This home is beautifully decorated, comfortable and has everything you need for a wonderful stay near the beach. Although an old cottage it has been beautifully updated, including a new kitchen. Best of all are the outside decks and the view across the marsh to Good Harbor Beach, just a short walk away. Also close to Gloucester and Essex, with great restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous and more!

Beautiful home. Lots of cozy space. Beautifully appointed. Easy walk to the beach. Host was very timely and responsive. Ten stars!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot and adorable home

We had a lovely stay at this adorable home. We had a wedding nearby and loved the walks to the beach, talks on the patio and a full kitchen to feed all.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding weekend

Great location for us. Host was very responsive and easy/pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this beautiful cottage near the beach. Plenty of space to relax at the cottage inside and out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger O.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Near the Beach

It's a great place for a family vacation, near the beach as well as good restaurants and necessary supplies at reasonable prices in nearby Gloucester.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste L.

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet spot, near beach.

Very nice house, recent bath and kitchen fixtures, quiet location, walking distance to beach. Easy and good communication during stay (although we didn't have any issues).

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G., USA

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Tremendous home

Perfect home for a weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family and small children

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Walking distance to stunning beach. Beautiful back porch looks out over marsh. Comfortable, cute home was perfect for our New England vacation. Will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti F.

7 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spring Fling Getaway

Our group of six long time friends booked Laura's cottage for a weekend. The house was comfortable, roomy and decorated so nicely. Our favorite was the deck which overlooked the marsh. We walked to the beach with the beach buggy and beach chairs provided and hung for a bit. Close drive to so many restaurants, activities, etc. The house had so much information about the area. Now for Laura - she is a terrific host and communicating with her was so easy and she was always responsive. I would definitely recommend booking the cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Stay by the Beach!

We were attending a wedding in Gloucester and stayed for 2 nights. A lovely beach home with a cottage feel! We highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

15 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Laura's place is a gem and she is a terrific hostess. It is within walking distance to Good Harbor beach and drivable to all sorts of fun outings. It was the perfect size for our family of 8 - our four kids and to of their partners. The living area space, deck, and kitchen allowed for both full group moments and one on one time. Laura recently redid the kitchen and it was terrific. We highly recommend making pancakes on the stovetop griddle. Thanks for a great weekend in this special home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Home in the perfect setting

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay. The house is beautiful and very clean. Easy walking distance from the beach and only a short drive to Gloucester, Rockport, Halibut State Park and Crane Beach. Very quiet location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R., Brunswick, Maine

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

This was a wonderful location for myself and family while my nephew got married in Gloucester. Every place I looked up to go to was 6 minutes away! My only concern was that since there had been heavy rain, the road was a bit treacherous (a taxi nearly stalled out in the lower section of the road.) Would love return in the warmer days of the year!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023